CLOSING PERMANENTLY ON MARCH 9, 2025. That is the bad news for customers who have enjoyed the great empanadas and warm hospitality here. Probably even worse news for people who gathered to watch soccer matches there. The good news for these nice people who own it is they are retiring. It is hard work to run an eatery and in particular in these days. read more

This place is absolutely gorgeous. The music. The ambiance. The food and drink selection. Also, don't forget pastries. They have it all. The empanadas have a number on the crust...it's to show you what each one is when you get them served. Give this place a try. It's delicious. We got the following: Traditional: 7/10 Ham & Cheese: 8/10 Chimichurri Chicken: 10/10 Chorizo potato: 10/10 Sweets: Lemon coconut + Dulce de leche 10/10 read more

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After coming here periodically the consistent quality in taste and ingredients, along with a nice clean place to enjoy these great empanadas, has me upgrading the first review from a four to a five. Will always come back. read more

My husband discovered this place during a disc golf tournament nearby and we have been several times since. We loved it so much we got it catered for our baby shower! We thought we ordered more than enough for the party, but everyone loved them so much they went quickly. If you are craving empanadas, this is the place to go! Food: 5/5. We have tried pretty much every empanada at this point and each and every one of them is just exquisite. Absolutely delicious! They also gave my brother-in-law a free dessert for his birthday that was also fantastic! Service: 5/5. The main couple is a delight to interact with. When I picked up our large order for our baby shower the lady came out from the back to help carry it to the car and was just the sweetest! I am happy to give my money to this local business and these great people! Atmosphere: 5/5. At times (like the World Cup) it can feel very small, but it is a very open and bright restaurant with a great feel. It was a very fun atmosphere during the World Cup! Kid friendly: 4/5. I took our little one here when she was only a few months old and the staff was so friendly with her. Also, there are some great empanada choices I'm sure kids would like as well! read more

My GF and I have been wanting to come check out the empanada club for a bit, today We had the traditional #1and the chimichurri and chicken chimichurri #5 ... they were both outstanding, although I'm a little biased towards the traditional one. The young lady at the counter was very friendly and welcoming, so the service was great ambience. It's just normal for an empanada place. The owner Nora came out and talk to us for a bit and she is very charming and warm. But the empanadas are pretty good Believe me, I know, empanadas, I have many Argentinian friends in Houston, and the dough is to die for not to mention the fillings! read more

The Empanada Club - Traditional and chicken chimichurri - Empanadas Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Empanadas were awesome. Baked not fried. Tons of options. Just like the ones I ate when I lived in South America!

Love coming here ! I crave their apple empanadas and chicken chimchurri often lol we recommend this place to everyone we know! 10/10

The food and services are just as good under new management. Their baked empanadas are amazing! Head on over for some fútbol, a glass of wine, and a couple empanadas. read more

The Empanada Club - Dining area - Empanadas Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Pros- Beautiful interior, clean & spacious. Great Empanada choices & sweet options as well. Friendly staff. Good location & plenty of parking. Foods were packed with care. Empanadas were beautifully crafty, perfectly heated temperature & delicious. I had the Italian sausage and cheese. Good balanced flavor, not overly salty. The lemon-coconut scone was buttery & tart. Everything tasted fresh! Cons- Wine & beer prices are listed, but no food items had prices. Very odd, standing inside of the store, I needed to open their website to see the prices and hope they were still current. Owner stated to me that a lot of places don't list prices. What‽ However, they do have prices on their beer & wine. After that conversation, I enquired if the sauces on display are included with an order. I was told they were an extra charge. Then dead silence as I looked at them and said, "Do I need to ask the price on those too"? Sign out front says, "No Public Restrooms". I'm the Public. I'm a paying customer, but you don't have a restroom for me? But I did noticed a restroom. Maybe for customers only, but then the sign should say that, not none available. Verdict- Would I return? The empanadas were good & the pricing fair, but I won't be standing there pointing to each one and asking its price. read more

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I'm always on the hunt for something different in the sea of sameness and driving through Meridian after visiting the Post Office, the The Empanada Club logo caught my right eye. I wasn't even sure if it was what I thought it was. When I arrived home, I quickly accessed my Yelp app to look it. Sure enough, The Empanada Club was listed and I was able to look at the pictures and check out the menu. The Empanada Club offers a variety of tasty empanadas. If you're not familiar with Empanadas, they are baked turnover stuffed with deliciousness. The Spanish verb, empanar loosely translates as ' embedded' They got that right. There's a lot of tastiness embedded in these empanadas. There are 10 different empanadas to choose from. There are the traditional meat choices ranging from Carne Picante - Spicy Braised Beef to Chimichurri Chicken. They also offer a vegetarian and vegan options Woohoo! The vegetarian option is the Portobello Mushroom with onions and cheese delightful stuffed inside the empanada. The vegan option is the Vegan curry. Fresh roasted vegetables in a coconut curry sauce. I reached out to the owners via Yelp Messaging to ask if the pasty / dough was vegan and if it stayed vegan during the baking process. Sometimes with baked breads, eggs and milk can be used. The owners quickly replied and reassured me that the dough was vegan and remained vegan throughout the process. I made my plans to stopped by at the beginning of the week and get a variety of empanadas. I entered TEC and its is bright, welcoming, and the empanadas are separated out by types and clearly labeled. Behind the counter is some amazing tile work and wine bar. There's also a nifty Empanada toaster machine. Check it out! One can order the empanadas as they are or warmed up. It doesn't take but a couple of minutes to warm them up as they travel through the toaster machine. The empanadas are a good size and reasonably priced at $3.50 each. It is possible to order dozen. Doing so saves you some ' DOUGH ' ! If you order a dozen, which is highly recommended, you may wonder how to tell which ones are which. TEC has it figured out. Each empanada flavor has its own number baked into the corner. There's no mix up a Carne Picante and a Vegan Curry. When you want to eat one at home, toaster ovens are recommended. 375 for about 7-8 minutes. My daughter used the microwave, kids these days. Arrgh! and while it was hot and tasty, the empanadas really love the heat from the oven. There are also Tartes and Mini Tartes. These are like pasty pies. They look fabulous. TEC also offers baked sweets and goodies plus dipping sauces. So make sure to check it all out. The owners are super sweet and very welcoming. Lastly. If you can't get over to their shop, you can order online at www.MyEmpanadaClub.com Have some fun without going to Buenos Aires just go to The Empanada Club! read more

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Nice Argentinian café and lovely ladies behind the counter. As the name of the place indicates, they specialize in one thing: empanadas, a variety of them. I tried three of them; the traditional (ground beef, hard boiled egg and olives), the Carne Picante (spicy beef) and the Chimichurri Chicken. The three were good, although the Carne Picante was too salty. I can't say it enough, the two ladies running this café are absolutely amazing, they are a large part of the experience, thank you. read more

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Visiting from California. Did a quick stop for a snack and not disappointed. Fresh and hot and so flavorful. Owner was very friendly. Service was great. Ambiance was beautiful. Very clean and well decorated. Nice wine and dessert selections. Would come back again. read more

Wow. Who would've thought that you would be able to find empanadas in Idaho that make you feel as if you're in Argentina. They were flavorful, crispy, not greasy, and all of them were stuffed full. My family is from Argentina and I would happily bring them here. The chocolate chip alfajor was an interesting twist on an alfajor and was very tasty. It also didn't seem to be too sweet. I could come here everyday. This restaurant is way better than the other empanada places in the area, and more authentic. 10/10 read more

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Excellent customer service. Pleasant ambiance with very clean restroom. Delicious food! We tried several different empanadas (beef, chicken, potato chorizo) and liked them all, the chimichurri sauce was excellent. Ordered the chocolate chip cookie sweets but was too full to try them. We will be back. read more

The Empanada Club - Empanadas! Fresh, hot and delicious. - Empanadas Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Yes please! I felt like I was cheating on Tango's but now I'm happy to say that I'm in a polyamorous relationship with both establishments. :) This place is so awesome. I loved the set up. Clean, open and modern. Lots of fun Argentinian touches. The star of the show is the empanadas. We had so much mixing and matching the flavors. We tried the beef, chicken, chimichurri chicken and ham and cheese. Everyone (even the picky 2 year old Hurricane) enjoyed all the flavors. Next time we are ordering double so we can all have our own. I love green olives so the traditional flavors were my fave. The little people enjoyed ham and cheese and my old man wanted more of everything! We really loved that these were baked. The grease was non existent and we think they traveled really well. The queen of Yelp Boise (she's a triple black - you know who she is) says that the uncooked pockets of goodness freeze and bake up at home super well. I'm definitely going to stock up for a quick and delicious weekday dinner. Well done to this little business! read more

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Wow! What a hidden gem. We found this place on Yelp, wanted something different from our norm. Ive never been a fan empanadas, but I've been changed! We have the # 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and they all were amazing! read more

Empananda heaven!! Ordered the chicken, beef, and potato empanada. I loved the chicken! You can either toast it now to eat it hot and ready or keep it chilled for later. Its a family owned buisness and they are just darlings when you stop in. Perfect bite to eat and to share amongst family and friends. They have a selection of some taps and wine. Worth the try. read more

Delicious and consistent - highly recommend any of the empanadas and sauces. Good wine options with decent prices - I had a rose' that was light and refreshing but not too sweet. I believe they have happy hour discounts for both food and wine (we were too early so I'm not positive). Service friendly and attentive and comfortable seating inside and out! read more

First time trying this place. Now I'm very picky when it comes to food and reviews. My impression. Well, I'm speechless. But I'll do my best. Everything is amazing from the food to the staff. I have no idea why they are not sold out every day. I had to take a dozen home because they are that amazing. I am so grateful to have a place that is this good. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You brought back my childhood. Thank you so very much! read more

I live this place! Empanadas are top quality and lots of variety, and the rotating tap is always interesting! When you order, don't forget the Fuego or Chimichurri dipping sauce! Don't want to eat here?? Take them home! A++ awesome! read more

The Empanada Club - Italian sausage Empanada and FUEGO dipping sauce! Most people like chimichurri sauce, but then again, I'm not most people! - Empanadas Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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You must try the Empanada Club. First, these empanadas are baked! Not fried. The owners care deeply about the quality and taste. They offer a wide selection of flavors, including a vegan currey. Yum. They were instrumental in helping my work with a fundraiser. Making 80 empanadas and having them all come hit and ready to eat was brilliant. They are friendly, clean, and local. If you have never had a real empanada, go. Baked Empanadas read more

Stopped in for a quick snack, pleasantly surprised. Super friendly staff and great empanadas. We had traditional, tuna and chicken. Delicious!! We happen to be in during happy hour so we enjoyed some local beers at a discount too. We'll be back for sure! Check it out.... you'll be happy you did. Had to edit to add dessert.... just do it; so delicious!! read more

The Empanada Club - Empanadas Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Best empanadas in the area! My favorites are the Italian sausage & chorizo and potato empanadas. The owner is so sweet and welcoming. I love the environment here. The blueberry & cream dessert empanadas is also a must! -Danielle read more

The Empanada Club - #6 Italian Sausage Empanada #8 Chorizo and Potato - Empanadas Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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Finally a good place to eat that isn't a greasy burger. Empanadas handmade & deliciously fresh. Service was genuine, friendly & knowledgeable. Totally dig the 80's music being played. read more

We went here on a Friday afternoon for lunch, and the gentleman behind the counter was very informative, helpful and courteous. He told me all about the different empanadas from Argentina, and then I decided which ones would be best for my sons and me. One is not so in adventurous with food, so I gave him the Italian sausage with marinara empanada. The other is, and he LOVED the Traditional empanada. I also ordered a Traditional, and then we ordered a dozen to go because they were that amazing, delicious & tasty. When you get take out & freeze a few for the week, be sure to thaw them out & then bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. In addition, they are numbered in the crust & you'll get a receipt, along with your take out order that acts as a legend to let you know what type if empanada you're reaching for. This is helpful, if you get an assortment, even tho I was very tempted to get a dozen cherry cream cheese empanadas. Thank you 4 an AWESOME lunch with my boys, and for being famy-friendly as well. read more

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Their prices are too high. There's another place in town that are less and just as good. read more

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Full disclosure: I attended The Empanada Club as part of a Yelp Elite event in which I was given two free empanadas. This review is not in any way influenced by free products, however. Additionally my friends and I purchased a dessert and their meals while we were there so we also financially did support the business. Our experience of the food is true to any visit of the restaurant. The service here is beyond kind. I hadn't ever been to this restaurant so I had questions about the empanadas and the employees were patient and so friendly as they chatted with me. As for the empanadas themselves, I got the vegan one, which is vegetables in a coconut curry sauce. I don't love coconut so I wasn't predisposed to like it, which was unfortunate. That's one minor problem with this restaurant: the menu is incredibly limited, especially for vegetarians, so if you have any taste preferences or dietary restrictions you might not find anything you like on the menu. I didn't like the vegan empanada, but that was due to not liking the filling. My friend got the chicken, which had a nice, moist filling, but she thought the addition of the boiled eggs inside was strange. None of the other empanadas ad appealed to her, though, so she chose that one. My other friend got the original, with ground beef, onions, and the same boiled eggs. She said it had lots of flavor but again, thought the eggs were weird. However, they are obviously a traditional part of the filling so we accept that as part of the meal. We just wish they had more options available for people to try. Instead of being fried like traditional empanadas, the versions here are baked. That makes them much healthier but not as crispy and flaky as the deep fried kind. I have to say, I wished they were fried. If I'm going to eat something in a butter crust with a rich filling, I'd rather go all the way and have it fried. I think these would be outstanding that way. However, they do make them nice and as crispy as I think they can be in the way they bake them. The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean, and open. There's plenty of parking and it's easy to find. I will come back and hope that maybe I can find a great treat here. I can say that the prices are fairly reasonable. You will pay about the same as a meal at Subway plus you're supporting an awesome local business. I felt like all the ingredients used were high quality and they were making everything fresh. They also did an excellent job in keeping the atmosphere in the restaurant feeling welcoming, so it's a great place to try. read more

I don't even have any words. Amazing. Amazing empanadas, amazing customer service, great prices.. Very beautiful space to sit and watch soccer games. Love!!!! read more

The Empanada Club - Argentina wine - Empanadas Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

I have been wanting to try this place since I first saw it and am so glad I did! The owner is super friendly and attentive. The empanadas are little pillows of heaven! I tried the chicken bbq, traditional, chimichurri chicken and the blueberry cream cheese. I got it to go and they were all individually wrapped so it didn't get messy in my bag. Al of them were so delicious but my favorite was definitely the chicken bbq. The sauce was thick and not too sweet or salty. It was simply perfect! And of course, what is a meal without dessert??? The blueberry cream cheese empanada was wonderful! None of them were oozing with grease the way others I have had before do. This is definitely my new go to for empanadas. Loved every single bite! read more

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So good employee at registrater is great so yummy I diffently recommend this place I've never had these before read more

The Empanada Club - Empanadas Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Went to this place recently, the empanadas are good but not awesome good. They charge for everything, the sauce should be free, that's part of the empanada experience, them charging you is like going to get pupusas (Salvadorian) and the restaurant charging you for the curtido. Anyway, sauce should come with your expensive empanada! I know is a business but not to have free water, come on!! Like I said they nickel/dime for everything. If you ask for a fork or any utensil they don't provide it. They tell you they have certain items on the menu, you order it, after waiting for 5 minutes they say "sorry we don't have that one" they don't even compensate you for their error or your time, just "sorry" , they need to work on their customer service a bit! Want to liKe this place, but was a bit disappointed with their service. read more

Friendly staff, clean facility and a good selection. Empanadas are pretty generic tasting compared to other places I've visited.

I'm not sure how my husband first discovered this place, but I'm glad that he did. I understand that they have food trucks that go around to various events, but my family has only ordered from the Cherry Lane location. I love that they are cooked to order and the variety of options. My young niece is particular about what she eats, but even she was able to find an empanada that she liked. The service is quick and they have so many options. Definitely a place that I will be returning to!!! So yummy! read more

We are on the move on our cross country road trip from the PNW to Northern VA! This is one of my first reviews of a dining spot for us tired, hangry, roadtrippers! Looking for something unique, locally owned, reasonably healthy, and kid friendly in the Meridian - Boise area. We found the spot. Empanadas are a perfect handheld and convenient food. This spot is owned by a couple who were raised in Argentina and touting empanadas made from SCRATCH! Wonderful ingredients and such an incredible flaky and savory experience. Vegan and vegetarian options include the Spinach Feta and the Coconut Curry Roasted Vegetable. Wow, what a flavor explosion. Add some Chimichurri dipping sauce (garlicky herb goodness) or Fuego sauce (mildly spicy but oh so yummy) to top things off. Get some! read more

Super clean place with fantastic, authentic Argentinian empanadas. Good selection of craft beer and wine. Awesome place to chill with some friends or for a quick after school snack with the kids. read more

The Empanada Club - Super clean spot with great Argentinian empanadas! - Empanadas Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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Super yummy empanadas!!! & reasonably priced! I got the chicken chimichurri, the carne picante & the vegan curry - all delicious!! I felt like they were packed full & I also love that they are baked rather than fried, not super greasy and not so heavy. The woman who helped me was so sweet & explained their menu without hesitation. I also really liked the decor & vibe overall. read more

Delish...especially the carne picante with a nice cold Tierra Madre lager. These empanadas have a nice "dry" pastry dough (lean) which compliments the rich fillings... Nice place clean bright....definitely more upscale than the local competition.... Bring your honey for half a dozen empanadas and a bottle of wine to share... read more

What can I say, I should buy stock in this place once they go public.... amazing like always.... tastes just like the empanadas in Argentina........ .... . Best Argentine empanadas hands down anywhere in Idaho.... or the Pacific Northwest. read more

What a gem! The empanadas are delicious and the fuego & chimmichurri dipping sauces to die for. Beautiful sit down cafe with reasonably priced Argentinian wines & beer. Place looks modern and brand new but they have been in biz about 4 years owners said. We really loved this place and can't wait to go again! read more

The empanadas here are amazing! Home recipes that are made daily with love! The atmosphere is fantastic! Soccer! Let's go Messi! The owners are the sweetest people! We will be coming here again!!! Do yourself a favor... eat here! read more